Paintbox
Reeves and Sons Ltd
Category
Sports equipment, games and pastimes
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and ceramic
Measurements
33 x 140 mm; 200 mm (Length)
Place of origin
London
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20852
Summary
Rectangular, black metal paint box with hinged lid and latch on front edge. An oval printed label with Reeves, Est. 1766 on inside of lid. Inside paintbox are twenty-four square ceramic boxes containing watercolour blocks in various states of use with Reeves school quality, made in England stamped in base of each. Also inside is a small rectangular metal box and a white ceramic palette.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Reeves and Sons Ltd, manufacturer